26984 words

quaker

3 definitions • 2 examples
1
a member of a Christian group, called the Society of Friends, that does not have formal ceremonies or a formal system of beliefs, and is strongly opposed to violence and war
2
relating to Quakers and their beliefs:

Examples:

This morning she took me to her Quaker meeting.
Quaker marriage ceremonies are performed in the manner of Quaker worship.
3
a member of a Christian group called the Society of Friends, which believes that a person can experience God directly and which does not have formal ceremonies or ministers, and whose meetings often include periods of silence

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